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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,264.58, 36,242.55 and 18,323.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,264.58, 36,242.55 and 18,323.88 is: 25,285.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,264.58 : 36,242.55 = 18,323.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,264.58/36,242.55 = 18,323.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,264.58x = 36,242.55 × 18,323.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,264.58x = 664,104,137.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,104,137.09/26,264.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,285.16

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